Things are rough all over.

Hubby's daughter lives in Ocean Springs, MS. She's stuck there for the time being, as they're not allowing non-emergency personel into the area just yet. No food, no water, no power, no nothing. But she and her family are alive. Her house is still standing, which is a miracle - no word if it's really livable, we've heard it's caked with mud. Her grandparent's house in Gulfport is gone. The simple truth is that we are powerless to do anything. That's weighing on Kris pretty hard. Spare a thought for everyone down on the Gulf Coast, please. They're in trouble down there. It could just as easily be you.

I go to get Brodie and bring him home tomorrow. I've missed him, I can't wait to have him home again. Take care, everyone.

Edit: This is a piece of an interview with Mayor Ray Nagin of New Orleans. Listen.

Mayor Nagin